Meet Piggy, the most famous rescue pig in China
Meet Piggy, the most famous rescue pig in China
Abandoned at an airport in China, then adopted by a photographer, Piggy the piglet grew up in front of the camera—and changed everything for his new family.EXPLORE
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Animals
- What ‘trash heap’ penguins can teach us about survivalWhat ‘trash heap’ penguins can teach us about survival
- The world’s rarest penguins don’t avoid heat—they embrace itThe world’s rarest penguins don’t avoid heat—they embrace it
- How Antarctica’s penguins became nature’s daredevilsHow Antarctica’s penguins became nature’s daredevils
- First ever video shows colossal squid in natural habitatFirst ever video shows colossal squid in natural habitat
- This was a hotspot for great white sharks—then they vanishedThis was a hotspot for great white sharks—then they vanished
- How a penguin 'massacre' led to new protections in ArgentinaHow a penguin 'massacre' led to new protections in Argentina
- Why do birds sing so loudly in spring? It’s the ‘dawn chorus’Why do birds sing so loudly in spring? It’s the ‘dawn chorus’
- Cicadas are back—and this time it’s the ‘mother of all broods’Cicadas are back—and this time it’s the ‘mother of all broods’
- These birds are keeping a record of humanity—one wrapper at a timeThese birds are keeping a record of humanity—one wrapper at a time
Environment
- Saudi Arabia's vast desert was once a lush, green paradiseSaudi Arabia's vast desert was once a lush, green paradise
- This strange phenomenon turns the ocean milky whiteThis strange phenomenon turns the ocean milky white
- Did you know cherry trees can ‘breathe’? Here's how.Did you know cherry trees can ‘breathe’? Here's how.
- Our car tires are poisoning salmon—and maybe us, tooOur car tires are poisoning salmon—and maybe us, too
- Startling Antarctic sea creatures found beneath huge icebergStartling Antarctic sea creatures found beneath huge iceberg
- 8 spectacular places in the U.S. to see spring flowers in bloom8 spectacular places in the U.S. to see spring flowers in bloom
- Scientists reveal a hidden world beneath Antarctica's ice where rivers flow uphillScientists reveal a hidden world beneath Antarctica's ice where rivers flow uphill
- Can this graphic novel change America's views on climate? It did in France.Can this graphic novel change America's views on climate? It did in France.
History & Culture
- What archaeology can—and can’t—tell us about Jesus’ crucifixionWhat archaeology can—and can’t—tell us about Jesus’ crucifixion
- Rare, 1,600-year-old child remains found at a Maya altarRare, 1,600-year-old child remains found at a Maya altar
- Mary Magdalene probably wasn’t a prostitute. Was she rich?Mary Magdalene probably wasn’t a prostitute. Was she rich?
- How dragons lost their wicked menace—and became our friendsHow dragons lost their wicked menace—and became our friends
- What is Good Friday—and what’s the meaning behind its name?What is Good Friday—and what’s the meaning behind its name?
- America has a 740-mile river adventure finally being revealedAmerica has a 740-mile river adventure finally being revealed
- Who is General Tso—and why does he have his own chicken dish?Who is General Tso—and why does he have his own chicken dish?
- Americans knew their booze was poisoned—and drank it anywayAmericans knew their booze was poisoned—and drank it anyway
Science
- Is there really alien life on this exoplanet? We asked 10 experts.Is there really alien life on this exoplanet? We asked 10 experts.
- How to see the northern lights—and why they’re more common nowHow to see the northern lights—and why they’re more common now
- These are the real fungal ‘superhighways’ that inspired ‘The Last of Us’, Video StoryThese are the real fungal ‘superhighways’ that inspired ‘The Last of Us’
- Visiting the Titanic is suddenly a lot easier than you thinkVisiting the Titanic is suddenly a lot easier than you think
- Are we alone in the universe? These Mars rocks may tell usAre we alone in the universe? These Mars rocks may tell us
- Scientists want to poison mosquitoes—with human bloodScientists want to poison mosquitoes—with human blood
- A space telescope just found a treasure trove of galaxiesA space telescope just found a treasure trove of galaxies
- This bizarre dinosaur has something in common with modern slothsThis bizarre dinosaur has something in common with modern sloths
- Why the Mediterranean diet really is the healthiestWhy the Mediterranean diet really is the healthiest
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- A practical guide to exploring Europe's mighty Danube RiverA practical guide to exploring Europe's mighty Danube River
- How one divisive herb became an essential part of Thai cookingHow one divisive herb became an essential part of Thai cooking
- Everything to know about Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakesEverything to know about Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes